Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 487 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314413
Common Names
- Hairy Betony
- Wood Betony
- Common Betony
Description
Stachys pilifera (also called 'Hairy-leaved hedge-nettle', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas and Central Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Stachys pilifera is a perennial herb that is often used in gardens and landscapes as a ground cover. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies, to the garden.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stachys pilifera sub. ixodes (Boiss. & Hausskn. ex Boiss.) Salmaki
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stachys pilifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and green leaves. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachys pilifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Stachys pilifera
Stachys pilifera can be found in Turkey and Greece.
Stachys pilifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachys pilifera?
Stachys pilifera
What type of plant is Stachys pilifera?
Herb
Where is Stachys pilifera native to?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Stachys genus
Stachys acerosa,
Stachys aculeolata,
Stachys adulterina,
Stachys aegyptiaca,
Stachys aethiopica,
Stachys affinis,
Stachys agraria,
Stachys ajugoides,
Stachys albanica,
Stachys albens,
Stachys albicaulis,
Stachys albiflora,
Stachys albotomentosa,
Stachys aleurites,
Stachys alopecuros,
Stachys alpigena,
Stachys alpina,
Stachys amanica,
Stachys ambigua,
Stachys anamurensis,
Stachys andongensis,
Stachys angustifolia,
Stachys anisochila,
Stachys annua,
Stachys antalyensis,
Stachys aperta,
Stachys arabica,
Stachys arachnoidea,
Stachys araucana,
Stachys arenaria,
Stachys arenariiformis,
Stachys argillicola,
Stachys aristata,
Stachys arrecta,
Stachys arriagana,
Stachys arvensis,
Stachys aspera,
Stachys asperata,
Stachys atherocalyx,
Stachys aucheri,
Stachys aurea,
Stachys bakeri,
Stachys balansae,
Stachys balensis,
Stachys ballotiformis,
Stachys bayburtensis,
Stachys baytopiorum,
Stachys beckeana,
Stachys benthamiana,
Stachys bergii,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,